The report further reveals that over 3.3 million people accessed HIV counseling and testing services against the annual target of 4,116, 679 by end of 2016.

HIV testing, according to the Health Minister, has improved since 2007 when only 19 per cent of women and 12 per cent of men had been tested.

“Also, more than 200,000 males were circumcised against the annual target of 72,084 in 2016, representing 22 per cent,” says Dr Chilufya.

The minister is urging those who have not taken the life-saving test to do so. Men are also being encouraged to take the cut, as it has been scientifically proven that in reduces chances of getting infected with HIV.